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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.97, 945.28 and 390.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.97, 945.28 and 390.23 is: 538.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.97 : 945.28 = 390.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.97/945.28 = 390.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.97x = 945.28 × 390.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.97x = 368,875.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,875.92/684.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.53

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